Picture this: the U. S. government is trying to give TikTok a makeover, and they’ve invited some big names to the party. We're talking about software giant Oracle and a bunch of American investors. The plan is to hand over the app’s control to these new players, while TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDan
Imagine you're managing a herd of horses to optimize their movements for maximum efficiency. That's the idea behind the Horse Herd Optimization Algorithm (HHOA) designed to boost power extraction from solar panels. This method, inspired by horse herd behaviors, works great under both changing and st
Ever heard of a sneaky game tumors play to slip past our immune system? It's called adaptive immune resistance. One trick tumors use is to make more of a protein called PD-L1, which puts the brakes on immune cells. This PD-L1 is made in a part of the cell called the endoplasmic reticulum, and it can
Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i
Aging happens in different ways, both physically and mentally. But how these two types of aging affect our lifespan isn't well-studied. So, a recent study looked into this. They checked if signs like hearing loss, tooth loss, falls, and how old people feel they are might predict early death. Over 3
Do you know what hormonal contraception is? Many teens don’t, and that could be a problem. A recent national survey found that how much teens know about hormonal contraception (HC) can affect whether they're willing to use it. The study aimed to see if there's a link between knowledge and willingnes
Recently, there's been chatter about tech heavyweights Oracle and Microsoft teaming up to buy TikTok. The White House is involved, trying to find a way for ByteDance to keep a small part of the company, while other aspects like its algorithm, data collecting, and software updates would be managed by
Liam Coen found himself in a tough spot when he agreed to become the highest-paid offensive coordinator for the Buccaneers. There was one small catch: he couldn't interview with the Jaguars. This handshake deal turned out to be a problem when Coen decided to interview anyway. The NFL rules allow ass
Biliary tract cancers, or BTC, are notoriously stealthy. They often remain undiscovered until they've already caused significant damage, making treatment challenging. Doctors typically start with chemotherapy, but it doesn't always work as planned. Even when combined with treatments that boost the i
Growing III-V nanowires (NW) on silicon (Si) substrates is a tricky task. Scientists often rely on guesswork and different interpretations of important steps, like preparing the sample and forming the Au-Si alloy in the growth reactor. To make high-performance electronic devices that combine the bes
